Mini Beagles: a new breed or pure deception?

Every person loves animals, and many of us even breed pets. The most popular are dogs because they are not only good guards, but also incredibly loyal and loyal friends. But which breed to choose, because today their diversity is simply amazing? Of course, it all depends on the personal preferences of each person, but experienced breeders recommend paying attention to the dwarf beagle. Photos of these dogs will pleasantly delight the heart of anyone who is crazy about cute animals. Let's talk in more detail about this breed and find out what its distinctive feature is and whether it is really worth having a pet in your home.

Historical facts

When exactly did the dwarf beagle appear on the territory of our country? For now it remains a mystery. However, the first descriptions of dogs, which in their characteristics and external appearance are very reminiscent of representatives of this breed, can be found in the chronicles of the reign of Empress Elizabeth I. The animals are distinguished by their playful disposition and good speed, so they were used by hunters to drive small game and even deer. In addition, beagles were given as gifts to foreign ambassadors and members of the nobility, as they personified attention and devotion. But despite all the similarities, it is impossible to be sure that historical documents are talking about this particular family of dogs. However, this is not of fundamental importance. What is much more interesting is that many people now choose beagles as pets.

Story

The dwarf beagle was mentioned for the first time in chronicles that were created during the reign of Elizabeth I. They described dogs that closely resembled beagles. Moreover, they were so small that hunters carried them in special bags attached to the saddle. In the past, they were often presented to royalty to express their devotion.

Additional Information! The first beagle community was founded in the 19th century. However, the breed standard was established much later - in 1957.

General information about the breed

On the Internet you can find many advertisements for the sale of these pets. However, you need to be very careful, because if you look at the photo of a mini beagle, you will see a small dog about 20-30 centimeters high. But professionals say this is a hoax. The photographs are either photoshopped or depict a young specimen. On average, the height of a beagle's withers varies from 25 to 56 cm, which depends on the type of breed. If the animal is smaller in size, the commission will simply not allow it to participate in the exhibition. In addition, deviations from the norm may indicate the presence of any disorders in physical or psychological development.

Animal character

Let's look at this in more detail. Before you get a dwarf beagle, you must first learn about its temperament and behavioral characteristics. According to experts, all dogs behave the same regardless of the breed.

Among the main character traits are the following:

• Activity and playfulness. Beagles are very cheerful and full of energy. They need a lot of physical activity every day, so if you got yourself this dog, then be prepared to walk it a lot. It is also not recommended to leave them at home alone for a long time, because otherwise the four-legged friend will find his own entertainment and turn the house upside down.
• Observation and curiosity. Mini Beagles love to explore the world around them, so they are very easy to get interested in. They play with great pleasure both with their owner and with other dogs.
• Compassion and optimism. Representatives of this breed understand people's moods well, so if someone is sad, the animal will try in every possible way to cheer him up.
• Friendliness. Beagles never show aggression and make new acquaintances with great pleasure. Staying alone for a long time can lead to the development of depression in an animal, which will negatively affect its health.

Thus, if you need a loyal friend who will always cheer you up and never betray you, then the Dwarf Beagle breed is ideal for you. And if you have small children, then you don’t have to worry about them. These small dogs will never touch or scare kids, but will happily play with them.

Expert opinion

Although cheerful and playful, the dwarf beagle needs a firm hand. There must be a person in the house who acts as an authority, in whom the pet will see a leader and mentor. Otherwise, walking the dog will be quite problematic. She will not obey and will run far away from her owner. But if you can position yourself correctly and show who’s boss, there won’t be any special problems, since this breed, in addition to its good character, has many advantages.

Education and training

Hounds are very stubborn and cunning. Beagles are difficult to train. A male dog does not always consider his owner to be the main one.

The Beagle knows how to manipulate, senses weaknesses well, turning them to his advantage. There should be no exceptions or concessions for the dog in the rules. Training with a dog should be carried out in a game, evoking positive emotions in the pet.

It is important to follow simple rules:

• patience – attempts to raise a pet cannot be stopped;
• regularity – choose the same time for beagle training;
• struggle for leadership - the pet is weaker, depends on the will of the owner;
• repetition - the animal is accustomed to commands;
• motivation - at first the role of encouragement is played by deliciousness, then by the owner’s praise;
• mobility - training is carried out actively so that the beagle does not get bored.

Special courses can help the dog’s owner. It is important that the training is carried out together, otherwise the beagle will think that the dog handler is in charge, and not the owner. The minimum that needs to be taught to a dog is “place”, “to me”, “sit”. The Beagle perfectly understands commands made by gestures.

Psychological characteristics of beagles

This aspect deserves special attention. If you have never had a dog before, this is the breed you should get. She has a lot of strengths that definitely need to be talked about. The main benefits relate to mental health. Among the main ones are the following:

• friendly attitude towards people and other pets;
• treats small children well and forgives them all their pranks;
• is faithful to the owner and enjoys spending time in his company;
• senses the mood of others and adapts to it;
• perfectly adapts to any conditions of detention.

Despite the large number of advantages, the dog has a mini-beagle, a photo of which will please everyone, and certain psychological disadvantages.

Among the main ones are:

• Can't stand loneliness. If the dog stays at home for a long time, then gradually its behavioral characteristics will begin to change for the worse. Your pet may begin to damage furniture or shoes. If educational measures are not carried out in a timely manner, then the behavior may become completely inadequate, and it will no longer be possible to correct it.
• Stubbornness. Because of this quality, various training problems constantly arise.
• Obsessiveness. If you don’t pay attention to the dog, then it will try in every possible way to be noticed.
• Gullibility. Representatives of this breed easily make contact even with strangers, which is why dogs are often kidnapped.

Considering all of the above, we can conclude that the dwarf beagle is a dog that has good psychological characteristics. However, she constantly needs attention, and if there is a lack of it, she will feel bad.

Health and illness

Beagle dogs can be classified as long-living dogs. Their average lifespan is about fifteen years. At the same time, do not forget that all this time your pet will require basic attention and tenderness. The Beagle is a dog breed that is not prone to various serious diseases, but certain nuances need to be known. It is quite common for dogs to develop hip dysplasia, which can lead to lameness and arthritis. Another common condition in these dogs is achondroplasia. This disease involves degeneration of the forelimbs. Sometimes beagles can develop another serious problem: epilepsy, although it is extremely rare.

Physical Features of Beagles

So what do you need to know about this? Representatives of this breed are very easy to care for and maintain. This is due to the following:

• animals love activity, so they constantly ask to go outside and never go to the toilet in the house;
• they do not drool and do not have a specific dog smell, which is typical for some other breeds;
• They practically do not shed, so you don’t have to constantly vacuum and remove hair from upholstered furniture.

However, there are also some disadvantages. Mini Beagles are prone to overeating, so portions should not be too large. If the owner does not control the pet's nutrition, he may develop obesity over time. Also, during walks, it is very important to ensure that the dog does not eat anything harmful or dangerous.

Appearance

Purebred beagles that meet the standards are dogs of medium height, with a strong build, an elongated body, short, strong limbs, and muscular thighs.

Basic parameters of beagles:

• The head is beautiful, slightly dome-shaped, proportional, regular in shape, with a small bump on the back of the head. The frontal part (to the back of the head) and the distance from the tip of the nose to the forehead are the same length.
• The format is close to a square, which means: the distance from the front of the humerus to the tail is equal to the height of the dog to the withers.
• The ears are soft, hanging, rounded, long. If you straighten them, they will reach the tip of your nose.
• The eyes are large, brown, with a black border. With the nose they form a regular triangle.
• The nose is large, black (brown is allowed), with obligatory pigment.
• Lips droop slightly.
• The tail is of medium length, strong, the tip is always white. When the animal moves, it is vertical to the ground and does not wrap itself in a ring. At rest, located along the line of the back.

Anything that differs from the description of the standard is considered flaws and defects. On a number of points, there are differences between a purebred and a dwarf individual, shown in the table:

Body parts	Thoroughbred	Dwarf
Head	Medium width, domed	Disproportionally large, round
Muzzle	Dull wedge	Pointed
Eyes	Wide-set, shallow-set	Bulging
Bones	Strong, well developed	Short bones, thickened joints
Legs	Low, but proportional to the body	Disproportionally short
Teeth	Strong, with the right bite	With dwarfism, baby teeth do not fall out, delaying the growth of permanent teeth.
Jaws	Strong, rectangular	May be short

Dogs of this breed, including the mini-beagle variety, have the following colors:

• black-red-white (can be brown instead of white) – classic color;
• black and white, white and red;
• variegated (hare-pied, badger-pied, lemon-pied);
• maroon;
• white (rare).

Black comes in a variety of shades, from gray to raven, including purple and blue. There are no pure black dogs of this breed. Speckling is allowed, but not on white.

Tricolor puppies are born two-colored, while bicolor puppies are born white and remain so for up to 2.5 months.

Most common diseases

What do you need to know about this? Many breeders choose beagles because they have very good physical performance and good health. However, like any other animals, they are still susceptible to some diseases. Among the most common are the following:

• obesity - develops due to the fact that the pet does not know the limits and eats everything that is given to it;
• ear infections - they are caused by the special shape of the ears, which collect everything from the ground when the animal sniffs out something;
• epilepsy - characteristic of all hounds;
• hypothyroidism - due to dysfunction of the thyroid gland, the condition of the coat in animals worsens and a decrease in reproductive ability.

If you notice any health problems with your dwarf beagle, you should take him to the vet right away. Moreover, experts recommend taking your pet to see a specialist at least twice a year. This will allow you to detect diseases at the earliest stages and not only cure them quickly and without consequences, but also prolong the dog’s life.

Care and maintenance

Let's look at this aspect in more detail. This breed is distinguished by its undemanding and unpretentiousness, however, in order for it to be as comfortable and good as possible, it is necessary to follow some tips and recommendations on maintenance. Experienced breeders advise the following:

• An animal must have its place in the house and know it. Never allow your pet into bed or onto the living room sofa. Set up a small bed or simply lay a rug in a place protected from drafts, and the animal will be very comfortable. If you don’t teach him order from childhood, then in the future the beagle will be wherever he wants.
• You need to walk every day. Absolutely all hunting breeds need daily exercise. If they do not splash out energy, this will negatively affect their health.
• Regular bathing. Hygiene is very important not only for people, but also for animals. Its absence can cause the development of various diseases and health problems. You should also clean your eyes and ears several times a month.
• Training. You need to start training your mini beagle from the first days of being in the house. First, they teach basic commands, and then begin to learn more complex ones.

If you follow these tips, you will not have any problems with keeping and caring for your pet.

Features of feeding

This is one of the most important aspects that you should pay attention to if you get a beagle. As has been noted many times before, this breed does not know moderation in food, which is why animals very often develop obesity. Therefore, it is better to give food little by little, but more often. It is recommended to divide feeding into 4-5 times and immediately accustom your pet to the regimen. There must also be a separate bowl of clean water so that the dog can always quench his thirst.

Pros and cons of the breed

Any pet must be assessed individually, but there are breed qualities inherent in all healthy individuals. Knowing the pros and cons will protect you from a rash act.

Advantages of the Beagle breed:

• lack of aggression, exceptions happen with cats and hares;
• friendliness - dogs are always happy to have guests;
• attachment to the owner;
• save you from depression with your cheerful disposition;
• adaptability, any setting is suitable, be it a private house, apartment, enclosure;
• endurance, even on a long journey;
• cleanliness, absence of a specific smell, dripping saliva;
• omnivorous;
• attractive appearance.

If you don't pay proper attention to your pet, many advantages will become disadvantages.

Disadvantages of the Beagle breed:

• intolerance of loneliness, which will result in aggression in the dog;
• difficulty in training a dog due to the inability to concentrate;
• begging - for the sake of extra food, the pet is ready to cause the end of the world;
• excessive energy;
• gullibility;
• gluttony;
• loud barking.

You need to exercise your hound regularly, walk the dog, and play actively. A beagle should run 2-3 hours a day in the fresh air. Then only advantages will appear in the pet’s character.

What to look for when choosing

Buying a puppy should be taken very seriously. Please check with the seller the following aspects in advance:

• living conditions for animals;
• whether vaccination was carried out;
• age;
• physical state.

Puppies must be kept in a clean kennel and must be physically strong and playful. Pay special attention to the condition of the coat. If it is of an unnatural color and falls out, then this is a clear sign of some health problems. It is better to refuse to buy such a puppy.